2005 Minnesota Statutes - 115.063 — Hazardous and radioactive waste; state potable water protection policy.

     115.063 Hazardous and radioactive waste; state potable 
  water protection policy. 


    The legislature finds that: 


    (1) the waters of the state, because of their abundant 
 quantity and high natural quality, constitute a unique natural 
 resource of immeasurable value which must be protected and 
 conserved for the benefit of the health, safety, welfare, and 
 economic well-being of present and future generations of the 
 people of the state; 


    (2) the actual or potential use of the waters of the state 
 for potable water supply is the highest priority use of that 
 water and deserves maximum protection by the state; and 


    (3) the disposal of hazardous waste and radioactive waste 
 in Minnesota may pose a serious risk of pollution of the waters 
 of the state, particularly potable water. 


    It is therefore the policy of the state of Minnesota, 
 consistent with the state's primary responsibility and rights to 
 prevent, reduce, and eliminate water pollution and to plan for 
 the preservation of water resources, that depositories for 
 hazardous waste or radioactive waste should not be located in 
 any place or be constructed or operated in any manner that can 
 reasonably be expected to cause pollution of potable water. 


    HIST: 1986 c 425 s 6